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WWTP Upset , Spill, or Bypass 5-Day Reporting Form
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Permittee: _____Town of Pittsboro___ Permit Number: ______NC0020354__
Facility Name: ___Pittsboro WWTP County: ________Chatham_____
Incident Started: Date: __03.28.2024__ Time: __12:00am___
Incident Ended: Date: __04.01.2024__ Time: ___2:00pm___
Level of Treatment:
___None ___Primary Treatment _X__Secondary Treatment __X_ UV / Disinfection
Estimated Volume of Spill/Bypass: __4,313,497_gallons__(must be given even if it is a rough estimate)
Did the Spill/Bypass reach the Surface Waters? __X_Yes ___No
If yes, please list the following:
Volume Reaching Surface Waters: _4,313,497 _Surface Water Name: Roberson Creek – 16 – 38 – (3)
Did the Spill/Bypass result in a Fish Kill? ____Yes __X__No
Was WWTP compliant with permit requirements? __X__Yes ____No
Were samples taken during the event? __X__Yes ____No
Source of the Upset/Spill/Bypass (Location or Treatment Unit):
Bypass of the sand filters only.
Cause or Reason for the Upset/Spill/Bypass:
High flow coming in due to rain. We received _2.1___ inches of rain leading up to the bypass on Thursday morning.
Describe the Repairs Made or Actions Taken:
Actions taken were to manage flow to retain solids, the bypassing of the sand filters
to prevent damage to the filters and washout of the filter media. The filters have limited flow capacity.
All banks of U.V. disinfection were ran at 100% capacity on all banks during the entirety of the event.
Action Taken to Contain Spill, Clean Up and Remediate the Site (if applicable):
Action Taken or Proposed to be Taken to Prevent Occurrences:
More aggressive flow management, future I and I studies.
Additional Comments About the Event:
24-Hour Report Made To: Division of Water Resources __X__ Emergency Management ____
Contact Name: Zach Thomas Date: 3/28/24 Time: 2:20pm
Incident # 202400724
Other Agencies Notified (Health Dept, etc): _____________N/A_______________
Person Reporting Event: _Jamie McLaurin___________ Phone Number: _919-200-8927_____
Did DWR Request an Additional Written Report? ___Yes __X_No
If Yes, What Additional Information is Needed:
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